On Butterfly Day, Myra and Jimmy took a recess on the little black porch between the boys' and girls' quarters. Because the teacher didn't think they should fall into a faction.
Recess is a general term for a period of time during which a group of people is temporarily exempted from work. In education, the break is an American term for students to snack on in the morning and play before lunch after a few more lessons. This usually happens once or twice a day, often just before or after dinner.
Recess periods are rarely set at the state level. 15 minutes at some schools and up to 45 minutes at others. Breaks are regularly scheduled times at school for physical activity and play supervised by trained staff or volunteers. Rest gives children an opportunity to show their energy in a healthy way. And because change is a departure from school structures and expectations, children have the opportunity to take control of their world, albeit for a short time.
